So, tomorrow I meet with Dr. for Upper GI (Endoscopy) that will take place soon. I think i'm freaking myself out. I have no idea which surgery I'll end up with. I have pros/cons with both. I'm hoping to find out results of GI test since I have Acid R. bad.....i'm wondering if there is something else going on in my gutt. With that said i'm 47 which also plays in my mind "am I too old for this surgery?" I'm hoping that its a common surgery for older individuals too. I litterally am going through some mental melt down of the risks and will acid be back if i go for the sleeve or will have bad dumping if I choose RNY? Will I have digestion issues with RNY If I have IBS now? I wish I could enjoy this ride before the journey starts. I should be approaching surgery my guess is June. If anyone could answer any of my questions please do....thank you.

Edited March 30, 201610 yr by oceangirlpc

I sure hope 47 isn't too old, because I'm 56 and will be having surgery in May! hahaha Let your doctor guide you to which surgery will be best for your condition....try not to stress too much.

@@oceangirlpc - I had my sleeve surgery last year 2 mos after I turned 52, wished I had done it at 47...

NO REGRETS!

I had my surgery when I was 47 and it was the best health decision I ever made, hands down.

I'm 46 and in the process for the sleeve hopefully in June.

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I'm over 60 and was sleeved three weeks ago tomorrow. 47 isn't too old for ANYTHING.

Second, if you have GI issues like GERD and IBS, do you have a gastroenterologist who is helping you manage those issues? If you do, I'd really recommend speaking with your GI doc as well as your surgeon about the pros and cons of the different procedures as they relate to your individual situation.

Also remember that having a sleeve does not always mean GERD is worse after surgery. Have your EGD, find out what the results are, and go from there. The reason the EGD is done is to give the surgeon information about your individual upper GI tract. Based on what it shows, your surgeon will likely think one surgery is or is not the best choice for you.

Good luck!